Where do you guys (and girls) use loctite?

[Calan]

I'm guessing red for flywheel bolts, blue or red for cam bolts...

Where else and which one? How about things like tensioner components, rear seal case, tranny bolts... and anything else.

And while we're at it, how about anti-seize?

Thanks as always!

 

[Echo5Zulu]

There are really too many fasteners in a vehicle to go over each one and tell you wich lock tight to use, but keep this in mind. If you dont want the fastener to come out use red, if you think you may need to remove it someday go blue, if you know you need to remove it some day (ie:sparkplugs) use anti seize. Hopefully that helps a little at least concept wise that is.

 

[Calan]

ummm.. well I knew that. Was hoping to get some specifics.

I own a DSM, so almost every bolt on it falls into the category you didn't mention: "I don't want it to come out, and I KNOW I'll have to remove it someday". Do they make Loctite purple?

But thanks

 

[Echo5Zulu]

ummm.. well I knew that. Was hoping to get some specifics.

I own a DSM, so almost every bolt on it falls into the 3rd category: I don't want it to come out, and I KNOW I'll have to remove it someday. Do they make Loctite purple?

But thanks

Your welcome anyways, I guess.

 

[MollEclipse]

If your using red use it on a bolt that can be heated. You have to torch the red to get it lose. So i would say no to red on a flywheel bolts, because you have your main seal behind it and that cant be heated.

 

[squeak104]

Blue on most everything that requires locktite. I rarely use red cause I know if I've taken it apart once I'll probably have to do it again.

And yes they do make a purple locktite. http://www.permatex.com/products/au...Permatex_Low_Strength_Threadlocker_PURPLE.htm

 

[JayRolla]

I use the red only on the fulcrum to flywheel bolts and pressure plate to fulcrum bolts.

 

[SnowBird]

I use red on main caps, rod caps, and flywheel.

 

[Calan]

I think I'll stick with red on the flywheel bolts, cause if I replace a flywheel, I'm gonna replace the seal and probably the flywheel bolts too.

great answers... keep 'em coming

 

[DSMunknown]

Valve stem caps.

 

[dsm-onster]

blue on tranny bellhousing. I torque them above spec and I allways seam to lose those buggers!

 

[hks-gst]

I use loctite on everthing for the fact that stiff motor mounts will losen everthing, just make sure to use the right one on each bolt.

 

[dsm-onster]

Tell me about it! I learned the really hard way w/ welded motor mounts. I even use the red alot. I do NOT use the red where I can't get a torch. You need heat to get them aloose w/out killing knuckles and or the bolt head.

 

[DSMunknown]

I do NOT use the red where I can't get a torch. You need heat to get them aloose w/out killing knuckles and or the bolt head.

Yeah, thanks for the heads-up. I doubt that people need to use red loctite on upgraded short shifter screws (in particular, the screw that allows adjustment for the decrease in throw), but B&M supplies the stuff with their product. I have had a hell of a time trying to take off one of the bolts, so I figure I will need to bring in the torch for some assistance. But I think the blue loctite (or similar product) would have done the trick.